The Gelmerbahn offers you twelve minutes of thrills on rails. The steepest open funicular in Europe takes you up to the turquoise blue Gelmersee. Combine your train experience with a picnic or a hike.

The Gelmer Railway at a glance

One of the steepest funiculars in Europe: This is the Gelmer Railway with a maximum gradient of 106 percent. In twelve minutes, it takes you up to Lake Gelmer at 1860 metres. The open single-cabin lift is considered a marvel of technology. It is in operation from June to October and combines thrills with nature experience.